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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-23-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: '61 Sunliner question

I've decided that $32K is a fair asking price. Seems that the car is valued at $40K if in pristine condition. This one is near that but has a few minor issues that could be addressed to make it a 100...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-07-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
Posted By Motorhead6
'61 Sunliner question

My good friend and Starliner/Sunliner aficionado died recently. He had restored a '61 Sunliner frame off. It is all new with 352 CID, C6 and all the rest. Trying to sell it for his widow. Any ideas...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-15-2019, 04:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,256
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: Drilling on carpet for safety belts

Slick and easy solution to an age-old problem. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-15-2019, 04:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,539
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: '54 Ranch Wagon, Where do these go?

I don't know what is meant by "Between the seats". They go on sides of the front seat. The one pictured is for the right side.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 05-15-2019, 03:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,480
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: 64 Galaxie w/manual steering hard to turn

Borgeson is an excellent choice. However it is not an easy installation. You will have to shorten the steering column to allow for the taller steering box. This also involves making provision to...
Forum: Late V8 02-18-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,498
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: 1957 Ranchero Parts

Got it all but the left and right door lock cylinder levers with the little springs that attach them to the lock. Will gladly buy the lock and all. The Title is '57 Ranchero, but all '57 thru '59...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-02-2019, 07:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,092
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: 55 vicky transmission misbehaving

The problem is that the seals are getting old and hard. Pust some Trans-Lube friction modifier in and drive for long enough to soak at operating temperature for at least 10 minutes. This will most...
Forum: Late V8 01-26-2019, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,498
Posted By Motorhead6
Forum: Late V8 01-07-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,498
Posted By Motorhead6
1957 Ranchero Parts

Need left and right door glass lift channels and left and right door lock cylinder lever with the little springs that attach them to the lock. These levers are what goes between the key lock and the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-21-2018, 01:49 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 56,701
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: An oil dipstick dilemma

Put some Marvel Mystery Oil in it; should give the oil a red tint. If you put 5 qts in without changing the filter, it may be a qt too much. Yes, the '70 302 in a Mustang dip stick is on the front...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-30-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,397
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Recommendations?

Part Number: 510-12-803

The Holley is a good recommendation; and be sure to back it down to about 3 1/2 psi. The most important thing I can tell you is to be sure and use Sta-Bil Marine Ethanol...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-30-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,797
Posted By Motorhead6
Smile Re: Edsel Push Button Transmission

Early in the '58 model run, Ford ran out of Tele-touch parts for a brief time. To continue production, they used Mercury columns and steering wheels in Edsels and changed the logo in the center of...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-16-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,378
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: Converting Victoria from auto to manual, help needed...

If by "fun" you mean performance, and you are going to stick with the older model transmission, you better get about 5 spare transmissions. Those old trannies were notoriously weak and will break at...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-16-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,661
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: 1955 ford station wagon with a V8 302 Engine.

Had a problem like that with an FE engine. Drove me crazy for 2 years. Changed FP and went through the electronics over and over. Finally the fuel line from the hard line to the fuel pump began...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-16-2018, 06:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,930
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: 239 Y-Block Trouble F250

Pail hit on a very common problem with those old carbs. Symptoms are exactly as you are experiencing. A rebuild is in your future or better yet, a new reproduction carb is available from many...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 06-16-2018, 06:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,047
Posted By Motorhead6
Smile Re: New Project: 1959 Custom 300

Concur with the Munster. Looks great as is. If you think you can match the paint, I would fix the rust in the interest of stopping it from getting worse. As for the running gear, change the rear gear...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-09-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,632
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: Hello from new member

http://www.hotrodssheetmetal.com/

Try this site. probably everything you need. I agree, they need to get changed back. JMHO
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-06-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,593
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: 56 Ford F100 New Project - Engine Questions

Absolutely agree on the carb choice. Especially if it is a vacuum secondary. You said it is an older Holley 4V. I assume you have the larger bolt pattern and so any late carb will also fit. I'm sure...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-06-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,164
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: Questions regarding intake and exhaust manifolds for 292 Y-block

I have also never cracked an exhaust manifold using gaskets. If there is concern with this issue, consider using copper gaskets which are readily available. As for someone wanting to gig you for...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 04-06-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 54,213
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: The forgotten 1960 Fords

Purist collectors WILL INDEED demand correct date codes and casting numbers on certain rare Fords. Also, there are certain numbers stamped into high performance blocks, for example, that identify...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-13-2018, 02:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,089
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: What gas do i use

Been using ethanol gas in my old cars for years. Used to have all kinds of problems with corrosion and deteriorating gaskets. Now I simply use Sta-Bil marine treatment for ethanol gas. No more...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-10-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: 56 Fairlane kick panel replacement

I have done this many times without an issue installing them. I don't know about your shop, but it's easy to come by; you may have to ask them to order it. It comes in rolls and the only issue is...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-10-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: 56 Fairlane kick panel replacement

Go to an upholstery shop and buy plastic panel material. Using your old kick panel as a pattern, cut one out and paint the color you want. Many advantages to this: paint any color, won't ever warp,...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-09-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,768
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: rear main seal replacement

If you are going to use the neoprene seal, be sure to remove the pointed dowel that is there to keep the rope seal from slipping around with the rotation of the crank. This is not needed with the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-06-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,217
Posted By Motorhead6
Re: oil filter

The filter is used in a horizontal position. The Motorcraft filter has superior checking ability to keep the oil in the filter when sitting over night. I found out the hard way and almost pulled a...
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